The dreaded weight gain

Hey Karen :)

It's so true... Right now it seems more like one food choice at a time rather than one day at a time !!

Awe. You did not "blow" anything. Be kind to yourself. You can do this. Look at all the weight you have kept off. Be proud of that and be determined to lose the rest.

Thanks Laura, your pics always used to be such an inspiration to me when I first started this journey !! Maybe I'll get there one day again lol

Thanks everyone !! Even under bad cir****tances... It's good to be back

I just have to make sure that I continue to check in periodically after school starts again in a couple of weeks, which is why I dropped off the planet two years ago lol

Mo! Great to see you. Y'know, regain could happen to any of us. You are here, and that is the important part.

Stuff happens, life happens.

I had some regain. I stopped it at 25 lbs above my personal goal. And lost that. It took me a long time to lose the regain. So frustrating. I think to be able to have motivation long term - is the key. I had to admit to myself that I am not a "normal" person who can eat SAD and remain at goal

SAD= Standard American Diet

I have to make drastic choices, stop eating a whole group of foods (grains, starchy veggies, most fruits, and... alcohol) and limit my qties, to lose my regain and maintain.

It is hard. But doable. Good luck !!!

Welcome back! Sorry you felt embarrassed to come back. In my opinion there is no one else on this planet that gets what you are going through than those of us who have had WLS.

Just wanted to say good job on the 2.5 lbs down already and wishing you continued success!

Please stick around!

You got this! We are here for you too. Glad to see you posting.

I also gained back about 40 lbs after swearing it never happen. Surgery in May 2008, lost 130. I found this group last Spring and able to drop some but working to get rest off. Ups and down not easy.Recently Started working out again and it has helped. I see your in Poughkeepsie... I am in Southbury ct not far from Danbury. don't beat yourself up you are still doing well... come back here it is a god send .. I do my best days when reading posts from all these positive wonderful people. I know i need to post more.